BBC Suffers Data Breach Impacting Current and Former Employees
The British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) has been hit by a significant data breach, potentially exposing the personal information of thousands of current and former employees.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 31, 2024
1 min read
Nearly 2,500 Leaked Search Documents Are Real, Says Google
Google has admitted that around 2,500 leaked internal documents from its Search feature are authentic.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 30, 2024
1 min read
International Law Enforcement Takes Down 911 S5 Botnet, Arrests Administrator
Law enforcement agencies have successfully dismantled the 911 S5 botnet used to commit cyber attacks, large-scale fraud, child exploitation, harassment, bomb threats, and export violations.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 30, 2024
1 min read
Disbarred Attorney Pleads Guilty to Promoting $9.5M Cryptocurrency Ponzi Scheme
A disbarred California attorney pleaded guilty yesterday to conspiring to operate a cryptocurrency Ponzi scheme that defrauded victims of more than $9.5 million.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 30, 2024
2 min read
Over 90 Malicious Android Apps with 5.5 Million Installs Found on Google Play
Security researchers have uncovered a widespread infiltration of malicious apps on the Google Play Store.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 29, 2024
1 min read
Cybercriminals Launched on Avg 9k Online Attacks on Indian Firms Per Day in 2023: Report
Cybercriminals launched an average of nearly 9,000 online attacks targeting Indian businesses per day in 2023, a new report revealed on Monday.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 27, 2024
1 min read
Indian National Pleads Guilty to $37 Million Crypto Theft Through Fake Coinbase Pro Website
Chirag Tomar, a 30-year-old Indian national, has pleaded guilty to wire fraud conspiracy charges for orchestrating a sophisticated scheme that resulted in the theft of over $37 million in cryptocurrency.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 26, 2024
1 min read
CERT-In Finds Vulnerabilities in Google Chrome, Siemens Products
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) on Friday warned users of vulnerabilities in Google Chrome and Siemens products, which could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code on the targeted system.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 24, 2024
1 min read
Hackers Continued to Use Malware, Tools in Q1 that Let Their Operations Go Undetected: Report
Hackers continued to utilize malware and increasingly relied on tools with legitimate uses that allowed cybercriminal operations to go undetected for longer in the first quarter (Q1) of this year, a new report showed on Friday.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 24, 2024
1 min read
Northern Ireland Police Faces £750k Fine After Exposing Staff Info
The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) faces a hefty £750,000 fine from the Information Commissioner's Office (ICO) after mistakenly publishing a spreadsheet online containing the personal details of its entire workforce.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 23, 2024
1 min read
Fake Pegasus Spyware’s Misuse Surges on Dark Web: Researchers
Cyber-security researchers on Thursday warned about the widespread misuse of fake Pegasus spyware on the Dark Web where hackers are leveraging the name of Pegasus for financial gains.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 23, 2024
1 min read
Chinese Hackers Evade Detection on Military and Government Networks for 6 Years
A Chinese state-sponsored threat actor, dubbed "Unfading Sea Haze," has been operating undetected on military and government networks in the South China Sea region since 201
Bijay Pokharel,
May 23, 2024
1 min read
Western Sydney University Data Breach Exposed Student Data
Western Sydney University (WSU) has announced a data breach that has exposed sensitive student information.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 22, 2024
1 min read
LockBit Claims Responsibility for London Drugs Ransomware Attack, Threatens Data Release
LockBit ransomware gang has asserted its involvement in the cyberattack that recently targeted Canadian retail giant London Drugs.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 22, 2024
1 min read
Meta, Match Group, Coinbase, Others Team Up to Prevent, Disrupt Financial Scams
Major tech companies across social media, dating apps, financial institutions, and crypto on Tuesday announced a new coalition -- Tech Against Scams, to help prevent online fraud and financial schemes that target consumers across industries.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 21, 2024
2 min read
Global Cybercrime Cost Increased 12x Faster than Total Cybersecurity Spending: Report
As organisations continue to spend billions of dollars on cybersecurity each year to prevent their businesses from losing sensitive data and important figures, a new report on Monday revealed that the global cybercrime cost has increased 12 times faster than total cybersecurity spending in the...
Bijay Pokharel,
May 20, 2024
1 min read
CERT-In Finds Multiple Vulnerabilities in Cisco Products, Advises Users to Update
The Indian Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT-In) has issued an advisory over two serious vulnerabilities in networking giant Cisco products that could allow attackers to elevate privileges to root on the underlying operating system.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 20, 2024
1 min read
Two Chinese Nationals Arrested in US for Alleged Role in $73 Million Cryptocurrency Scam
Two Chinese nationals have been arrested in the U.S. for their involvement in a cryptocurrency investment scam.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 18, 2024
1 min read
1 in 4 Indians Faced Cyber Threat in Jan-March Period: Report
Nearly one in four Indians faced hacking attacks in the first quarter (January-March period) this year, as malware continues to be a major cyber threat, a report showed on Friday.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 17, 2024
1 min read
Deepfake Gambling Scams: A Growing Social Media Menace
Deepfake technology is being used by scammers to promote gambling scams on social media. Learn how to spot these fraudulent schemes and protect yourself.
Bijay Pokharel,
May 17, 2024
3 min read
